JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : To provide excellence in patient care that builds confidence, loyalty and trust with our patients, patients' families and the community. To understand and carry out Surgery Partners mission and vision statement by adhering to world class service standards. To strive to communicate and interact with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative and positive manner at all times. To act as a resource person to manage and utilize personnel in an effective and appropriate manner, and complete tasks assigned within the time frame. REQUIREMENTS : Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current RN License. CPR required. ACLS required. Minimum one year of clinical experience. Telemetry Experience Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. If you are viewing this role on a job board such as indeed.com or LinkedIn, please know that pay bands are auto assigned and may not reflect the true pay band within the organization.
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Provides oversight of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. 2. Assesses learning needs. Provides education to patient and family. Documents plan provided, patients understanding and any outcomes. Education provided verbally and in writing. 3. Assists the provider in intra-office procedures. Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to set up for procedures. Maintains a sterile field. Complies with Universal Protocol. Provides care in compliance with regulatory bodies, YNNHS policies and standing orders. 4. Assesses patients in office and over the telephone for need of intervention, and is able to provide assistance in a timely manner. 5. Performs nursing duties including, but not limited to: physical, pain and psychosocial assessment, documentation, vital signs, bladder scan, Uroflow, catheter insertion and removal, medication administration and use of POCT (Point of Care Testing). 6. Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to handle and transfer clean and dirty instruments/equipment. Maintains competence in the use of the Trophon for high level disinfecting of ultrasound probes. Maintains competence in point of use cleaning of instruments. Disinfects equipment and room as determined by hospital standards and/or policies. 7. Verifies information in chart is accurate and up to date, including but not limited to: reason for visit, health history, surgical history, medications, allergies, preferred laboratory, preferred pharmacy, fall risk, pain assessment, psychosocial assessment, learning assessment, preferred language, and social history. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department. 8. Functions as preceptor to new staff. 9. Functions as charge nurse. 10. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE 2-3 years nursing experience, urology preferred. Recent ambulatory/medical office experience preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients. LICENSURE Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License, BLS required within one month. SPECIAL SKILLS Hospital and unit based orientation provided PHYSICAL DEMAND Exposure to bodily fluids and biotherapy. Bending, carrying items < 25 pounds, sitting/on phone for longer periods of time. YNHHS Requisition ID 152810
